The Association of Event Organisers is the UK’s premier trade association for companies that create, develop, and manage trade and consumer events. AEO is member-run and member-focused, and is led by an elected council.
Welcome
We've been supporting the event industry for over 100 years
Over the years, the mission of AEO has transitioned and developed, to align with current issues.
A century on and the original collaborative ambitions are not too dissimilar from the AEO’s current objectives, albeit on a much wider and ambitious scale. It is run by its members for the benefit of its members through an elected council, specialist working groups and a fulltime secretariat.
A century on and the original collaborative ambitions are not too dissimilar from the AEO’s current objectives, albeit on a much wider and ambitious scale. It is run by its members for the benefit of its members through an elected council, specialist working groups and a fulltime secretariat.
AEO is part of EIA
AEO, AEV and ESSA are the three parts of EIA, whose members collaborate and support the events community.
AEO works in partnership with its sister associations on a number of initiatives including research, cross association working groups and lobbying.
This enables the event community to come together as one voice, responding to a range of opportunities or issues into which all sides of the industry have an important input.
It also enables members access to several cross-association working groups, networking events, conferences, forums and industry research.
The alliance gives us and our members the opportunity to influence key initiatives and changes that can have a direct impact upon the whole sector.
Association of Event Venues (AEV) is a vibrant, effective and highly professional trade body that serves an established event venue community.
Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) is a trade association representing contractors and suppliers of goods and services to the exhibition industry.
MARTYN'S LAW
Martyn’s Law is proposed UK legislation designed to enhance security at public venues and events by requiring organisers to implement measures to protect against terrorist attacks. Understanding Martyn’s Law is crucial for preparing for these changes, as it aims to improve safety for attendees and staff, and may require modifications to current security practices.
NEWS
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In association with Fusion, GES, the NEC Birmingham The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to announce that Stephen Mangan will host the AEO Excellence Awards 2025, taking place on 13 Ju ... -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is proud to announce its new strategic partnership with Novistra Ltd, a specialist in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic advisory. This collaboration reinfo ... -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Golden as its new chief executive officer, effective January 2025. With over two decades of experience in the e ... -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO), is thrilled to announce the return of the AEO Forums in association with headline sponsors Aztec Event Services and Whitespace Group, taking place on Friday, ... -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is launching its first-ever AEO Quizmas Social due to take place on Thursday, 28th November 2024, at CloserStill Media in Hammersmith, London. Coined by the A ... -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to announce Jess Hockman, marketing director at Informa Markets, has stepped into the role of chair of the Development Board, with Laura Shapiro, p ... -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) in association with Aztec Event Services and Whitespace, proudly announces the return of the AEO People's Awards – an event dedicated to celebrating the excep ... -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) today announces that its chief executive officer, Chris Skeith OBE, will step down at the end of the year after a remarkable 10 years of service. -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Proctor to the position of data & membership executive. -
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Conference 2024, held at Manchester Central, attracted 250 attendees—surpassing last year’s numbers—for a day focused on motivation, innovation, and growth. I ... -
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Swann, chief operating officer of the energy division at dmg events, as its new chair. This decision was made ...
